Biochemical Engineering is a lucrative branch of engineering that combines the application of engineering with chemistry and biology. It is an interdisciplinary course which focuses on study, design and construction of unit processes that involve biological organisms or molecules. By applying and integrating the modern technology into biological processes, materials, and systems, a biochemical engineer produces a wide range of end products (like vaccines, proteins, enzymes, medicines, pharmaceutical products, etc) from raw materials and develops the processes for achieving them.

Curriculum

This course aims to preparing engineering minds who can:

• Design and construct chemical and pharmaceutical plants.
• Perform research on development on novel techniques of scaling up production of biological products like proteins and vaccines.
• Collaborate with scientists and other disciplines in the design and implementation of new products and production techniques.
• Find solutions to problems which occur when materials and processes interact with the environment.
• Provide engineering services to manufacturing companies.
• Work in production; modify and optimize production processes.
• Maintain production lines and machinery.

Track Electives

• Biochemical Thermodynamics
• Bioprocess Technology and Calculation
• Downstream Processing
• Fluid Flow Operations
• Bioreactor Design & Analysis
• Chemical Reaction Engineering

Job Opportunities for BioChemical Engineers

• Textile Manufacturing Companies
• Food Industries
• Health Care Sector
• Mining Engineering Companies
• Paper Manufacturing Industry
• Petrochemical Engineering Companies
• Water Treatment Plants
• Oil and Natural Gas Industry
• Pharmaceuticals
• Waste Treatment Plants
• Chemical Plants
• Plastic and Polymer Manufacturing Units

Salary range

• 1.5 lakhs - 18 lakhs (India)
• 65 lakhs (Foreign)

Some of the top recruiters of BioChemical Engineers are Biocon, Serum Institute of India, Panacea Biotech, Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt Limited, GlaxoSmithKline, Bharat Serum, Krebs Biochemicals and Industries Limited, Zydus Cadila, Indian Immunologicals, Monsanto Biotech, Rasi Seeds, Venkateshwara Hatcheries, Novo Nordisk, Indian Immunologicals and TransAsia Biomedics.

Cell and tissue engineering is the application of physical and engineering principles to understand and control cell and tissue behavior. Cellular focuses on cell-level phenomena, while tissue engineering and regenerative medicine seek to generate or stimulate new tissue for disease treatment. This track will help students understand biomaterial designing, genetic engineering, cellular therapy technology and stem cell engineering, which includes platforms to expand, implant, and mobilize stem cells for tissue repair and replacement.

Curriculum

This course aims to preparing engineering minds who can:

• Design biocompatible materials engineered as replacements for damaged tissues.
• Design tissue-engineered constructs to promote desirable cell behavior, leading to enhanced effectiveness inside the body.
• Work in coordination with the life scientists, chemists and medical scientists in order to conduct research to find out the effective methods of cellular therapy and regenerative medicine.
• Design 3D printed organs for transplantation and/or drug testing purposes.
• Use principles of synthetic biology to solve the problems of healthcare
• Assist doctors and researchers in cellular therapy procedures
• Prepare procedures, technical reports, publish research papers and also make recommendations based on the conducted research and their outcomes.

Track Electives

• Biomaterials
• Cell and Tissue Mechanics
• Cancer Biology
• Cell Therapy and Tissue engineering
• Targeted Drug Design and Delivery
• Cellular Biophysics and Mechanobiology

Job opportunities in Cell and Tissue Engineering 

• Research Scientist
• Biophysicist
• Biomaterials Development
• and Production
• Genetic Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• Cellular Agriculture
• Bioengineering Research
• Cardiovascular research
• Hospital laboratories
• Business management
• Project management

Biomedical Engineering is a multidisciplinary field that combines biology and engineering, applying engineering principles and materials to medicine and healthcare.

The increasing demand for Biomedical Engineers is linked to society’s general shift towards everyday utilization of machinery and technology in all aspects of life. The combination of engineering principles with biological knowledge to address medical needs has contributed to the development of revolutionary and life-saving concepts such as: Surgical robots, Advanced prosthetics and Healthcare devices. This is evident throughout healthcare, from diagnosis and analysis to treatment and recovery, and has entered the public conscience through the proliferation of implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and artificial hips.

Curriculum

This course aims to preparing engineering minds who can:

• Design equipment like artificial internal organs, machines which can diagnose medical problems and the replacements for various body parts.
• Design electrical circuits, software to run medical equipment's.
• Work in coordination with the life scientists, chemists and medical scientists in order to conduct research to find out the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
• Install, adjust, maintain, repair and provide technical support for biomedical equipment's.
• Evaluate safety, effectiveness and efficiency of all the biomedical equipment.
• Train clinicians and other personnel involved in the operation of this equipment, on the proper use of this equipment. 
• Prepare procedures, technical reports, publish research papers and also make recommendations based on the conducted research and their outcomes.

Track Electives

• Biomedical signal Processing
• Medical Imaging and Image Processing
• Bio-Instrumentation
• Wearables and Bio-measurement Devices
• Body mechanics and Ergonomics
• Assistive Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering

Job opportunities in BioMedical Engineering

• Bioinstrumentation
• Clinical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Orthopedic Bioengineering
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Quality Control
• Biomedical Engineer
• Software engineering
• Biomechanics
• Sales and technical support
• Business management
• Project management

Salary range

• 3 lakhs - 35 lakhs (India)
• 53 lakhs (Foreign)

Some of the top recruiters of BioMedical Engineers are Siemens Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare, Medtronic, Philips Healthcare, Samsung Healthcare, B. Braun, Smiths Medical, Toshiba Medical Systems, Olympus Medical, Abbott and Roche Diagnostics.

Food Biotechnology involves techniques and processes that are used to transform raw materials into food. Extensive research goes behind making food items edible as well as nutritious. This track deals with techniques involved in production, processing, preservation, labeling and quality management of food products. It also aims to address environmental concerns, social responsibility and economic viability when designing sustainable food processing techniques.

Curriculum

This course aims to preparing engineering minds who can:

• Develop food biotechnology, food safety management and analytical techniques to create sustainable sources of food and food processing techniques.
• Design processes of preparation, preserving, and its quality management.
• Create 3D printed and lab produced food products to supplement the agriculture produce and answer the problems of food shortage.
• Work in coordination with the life scientists, chemists and agriculturists in order to conduct research to find out the engineering aspects of the food processing and management.
• Prepare procedures, technical reports, publish research papers and also make recommendations based on the conducted research and their outcomes.

Track Electives

• Food fermentation technology
• Food Processing & engineering
• Therapeutic nutrition
• Food Safety, Quality and Regulations
• Fundamentals of Food Additives and Preservation
• Food Plant Sanitation

Job Opportunities for Food Biotechnology Engineers

• Lab technician
• Research scientist
• Biochemist
• Quality controller/ food inspector
• Nutritionists/Dietitian
• Engineer
• Food product development director
• Process Engineer
• Food Scientist
• Management Representative
• Quality Executive
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Production Manager
• Business Development Executive
• Food Safety Auditor
• Food Technologist

Salary range

• 1.9 lakh – 9 lakhs (India)
• 40 lakhs (Foreign)

Some of the top recruiters of Food Biotechnologists are MTR Foods Limited, Amul, Dabur India Limited, Godrej Industrial Limited, PepsiCo India Holdings, Britannia Industries Limited, Nestle India Private Limited, ITC Limited, Agro Tech Foods, Parle Products Private Limited, Perfetti India Limited, Hindustan Lever Limited, Cadbury India Limited, Milkfood, Gits Food Products Private Limited and Coca-Cola India Limited.